VSS BOARD
Governance
VSS is governed by a board of nine members who have been elected to bring a range of skills and expertise to the organisation . The role of the Board is to govern , that is to :
• ensure the relevance and appropriateness of VSS ’ s strategic direction and policy framework
• deal with the role , remuneration , performance and tenure of the Chief Executive
• ensure the financial viability of VSS and
• ensure compliance with all statutory and common law duties and obligations and the terms and conditions in all contractual , funding , and service agreements .
Compliance
VSS is a not-for-profit incorporated association and seeks to comply with the ASX Corporate Governance Principles 2014 .
VSS has been awarded Certificate status against the Australian Service Excellence Standards , an internationally accredited quality improvement program owned by the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion , aimed at supporting non-government organisations in the Community Service Sector across Australia .
VSS is also working towards White Ribbon Accreditation as an organisation that is taking active steps to prevent and respond to violence against women .
Our internal quality control measures include :
• mandatory tertiary qualifications for all counselling staff
• mandatory induction for all staff
• ongoing professional development and training
• in-house clinical supervision and vicarious trauma program
• accreditation and review processes
• regular performance reporting and analysis
• published policies and procedures
• transparent processes for clients , staff , and stakeholders to provide feedback and complaints and
• regular internal auditing .
Karen Fullagar - Chair
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Governor ’ s Leadership Foundation and holds an MBA , Grad Dip HRM and BSc ( Psych )
Karen has brought a range of strategic leadership , corporate governance and change management skills to the Board from her role as the Senior Manager of Organisational Development at Playford Council .
Elected 2015 - 3 year term
Shaun Matters - Treasurer
Certified Practising Accountant ( CPA )
Shaun has supported the refinement of financial and performance reporting at VSS from his role as General Manager of Finance and IT at SHine SA and previously as Director of Corporate Services at the South Australian Courts Administration Authority .
Elected 2015 - 3 year term
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